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The art of the newsletter

How to write something you’d want to read.

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To be creative, practice

Turns out athletes and artists have a lot in common.

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What if you gave up social media?

On ignoring the online drama, algorithms, and AI to find an authentic path forward.

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There is only one hack

Do it for a decade.

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A pretty good maxim for all artists

From the visionary composer Terry Riley.

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The difference between making a living and making a life

One is for survival. The other is for your soul.

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What I learned sending 1,000 weekly newsletters for 20 years

Plus: Dan Blank's reflections on Substack.

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Five email newsletter must-haves in 2025

Understanding this key difference.

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Build a labyrinth, not a funnel

Kening Zhu on prioritizing process, adventure, and pathways — over metrics and conversions.

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Everything I know about self-publishing

Kevin Kelly shares his experience.